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Hockey team slammed as India hit new low
AFP, Published on 08/08/2012
» India did not deserve to be part of Olympic field hockey, former players said on Wednesday, after the eight-time gold medallists were condemned to their poorest finish ever.
Olympics 2012: Live Report
AFP, Published on 07/08/2012
» That's it from us on AFP's live report tonight. Here's a recap of today's main events. Join us Wednesday for more live coverage.
Olympics 2012: Live Report
AFP, Published on 06/08/2012
» 2243 GMT: Former world heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield also spotted cheering on the dream team...
British judo chief blasts Games failure
AFP, Published on 31/07/2012
» British Judo Association (BJA) president Densign White slammed the country's fighters and club coaches on Tuesday for the failure of the hosts' team at the London Olympics.
Olympics 2012: Live Report
AFP, Published on 31/07/2012
» That's the end of today's Olympic action. Join us for more live coverage tomorrow. We'll leave you with our PHOTO OF THE DAY: American superstar of the water Michael Phelps with his 19th Olympic medal -- an Olympic record -- after he followed a silver in the 200m butterfly with a team gold in the 4x100 freestyle relay.
Asian nations gear up for Olympic medal quest
AFP, Published on 24/07/2012
» Dominant China put Asia on top of the world at the Beijing Olympics but the pressure is on as they bid to repeat the feat away from home.
2020 Olympic candidates seek London boost
AFP, Published on 23/07/2012
» The London Olympics have not yet started but the three candidates still in the race to host the 2020 Summer Games are gearing up to make an impression in the British capital.
Rogge stands firm over Israeli memorial
AFP, Published on 22/07/2012
» International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge refused on Saturday to budge over his body's refusal to hold a minute's silence for the Israeli team members murdered at the 1972 Olympics in Munich.
Tokyo unveils slogan for 2020 Games bid
AFP, Published on 19/07/2012
» Japan on Thursday unveiled its slogan for the country's bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics as "Discover Tomorrow", as it battles Madrid and Istanbul for the global event.
Taekwondo: Global body pledges fair fight
AFP, Published on 17/07/2012
» Taekwondo's world body called Monday for a fair and enjoyable competition at the London Games to help the Korean martial art stay in the Olympics following judging controversies which have hit the sport.